Where to see Great Egret in California

We found 39 places featuring Great Egret in California. Plan your next visit below.

Nature Reserve1 sightings50 species

California, US

Arastradero Preserve

Bird Watching and Family Friendly

You might spot Acorn Woodpecker and Western Fence Lizard.

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Botanical Garden1 sightings50 species

California, US

Blake Garden

Bay Views and Botanical Garden

You might spot Monarch, Bee, and Anise Swallowtail.

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Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve place preview

Nature Reserve50 species

California, US

Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve

Accessible and Bird Watching

You might spot Snowy Egret, Great Blue Heron, and Willet.

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National Park1 sightings50 species

California, US

Cabrillo National Monument

Coastal Ecosystem and Family Friendly

You might spot Peridot Sweat Bee and Western Fence Lizard.

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Nature Reserve2 sightings50 species

California, US

Eden Landing Ecological Reserve

Accessible Trails and Bird Watching

You might spot American Avocet, Great Egret, and Snowy Egret.

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State Park50 species

California, US

Franks Tract State Recreation Area

Bird Watching and Boating

You might spot Largemouth Bass and Birdcage Evening Primrose.

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Botanical Garden1 sightings50 species

California, US

Hakone Gardens

Botanical Garden and Cultural Exchange

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and Pacific Poison Oak.

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Hollywood Forever Cemetery place preview

Historic Site1 sightings50 species

California, US

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Botanical (trees/gardens). and Celebrity Graves

You might spot Duck, Mute Swan, and Pond Slider.

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Nature Reserve1 sightings50 species

California, US

Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve

Accessible Trails and Bird Watching

You might spot Northern Harrier and Black-Tailed Jackrabbit.

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Nature Reserve1 sightings50 species

California, US

Presidio Park

Family Friendly and Historic Site

You might spot Snowy Egret, Great Blue Heron, and Western Gull.

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Park2 sightings50 species

California, US

Professorville

Academic History and Architecture

You might spot American Avocet, Northern Shoveler, and Black-Necked Stilt.

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Botanical Garden1 sightings50 species

California, US

Ruth Bancroft Garden

Botanical Garden and Cactus Garden

You might spot Western Fence Lizard, Duck, and Canada Goose.

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Botanical Garden50 species

California, US

Sonoma Botanical Garden

Asian Plants and Biodiversity.

You might spot Mule Deer, Turkey, and Duck.

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Aquarium1 sightings15 species

California, US

SeaWorld San Diego

Animal Shows and Aquarium

You might spot Orca, Bottlenose Dolphin, and Beluga Whale.

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Aquarium1 sightings13 species

California, US

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Aquarium and Conservation

You might spot Sea Otter, Octopus, and Northern Sea Nettle.

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Zoo1 sightings13 species

California, US

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Aquarium and California Coast

You might spot Sea Otter, Bull Kelp, and Box Jellyfish.

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Zoo1 sightings13 species

California, US

SeaWorld San Diego

Animal Encounters and Aquarium

You might spot Orca, Bottlenose Dolphin, and Sea Lion.

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Forest12 species

California, US

Arcata Community Forest

Bird Watching and Community Forest

You might spot Pacific Banana Slug and Ensatina.

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Botanical Garden1 sightings12 species

California, US

Arizona Cactus Garden

Botanical Garden and Cacti

You might spot Dark-Eyed Junco, Western Fence Lizard, and Monarch.

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Historic Site12 species

California, US

Benicia Arsenal

19th Century Architecture and Benicia Historical Museum

You might spot Duck, Snowy Egret, and Black-Necked Stilt.

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Nature Reserve1 sightings12 species

California, US

Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve

Accessible. and Bird Watching

You might spot Great Egret, Acorn Woodpecker, and Great Blue Heron.

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Botanical Garden2 sightings12 species

California, US

Fullerton Arboretum

Botanical Garden and Drought Tolerant Plants

You might spot Western Fence Lizard, Eastern Fox Squirrel, and Duck.

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Humboldt Botanical Gardens place preview

Botanical Garden2 sightings12 species

California, US

Humboldt Botanical Gardens

Botanical Garden and Educational

You might spot Pacific Tree Frog, Great Egret, and Pacific Banana Slug.

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Trail1 sightings12 species

California, US

Iron Horse Regional Trail

Biking and Commuter Route

You might spot Mount Diablo Fairy-Lantern and Western Fence Lizard.

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Historic District12 species

California, US

Locke

Architectural Preservation and California History.

You might spot Sandhill Crane and Spined Turban Gall Wasp.

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State Park12 species

California, US

Los Encinos State Historic Park

Bird Watching and California History

You might spot Duck, Red-Tailed Hawk, and Double-Crested Cormorant.

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Historic District1 sightings12 species

California, US

Naval Training Center San Diego

Arts District and Cultural Hub

You might spot Western Gull, Snowy Egret, and Great Blue Heron.

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Neighborhood1 sightings12 species

California, US

Ocean Beach

Accessible and Beach

You might spot Western Gull, Snowy Egret, and Great Blue Heron.

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Historic District12 species

California, US

Park Street Historic Commercial District

Accessible and Architecture

You might spot Black-Crowned Night Heron, Snowy Egret, and Duck.

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Botanical Garden12 species

California, US

San Diego Botanic Garden

Botanical Garden and Conservation

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and California Brittlebush.

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Nature Reserve12 species

California, US

San Elijo Lagoon

Accessible Trails and Annie's Canyon

You might spot Great Egret, Snowy Egret, and Savannah Sparrow.

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Aquarium12 species

California, US

SeaWorld San Diego

Animal Shows and California

You might spot Western Gull, Snowy Egret, and Great Blue Heron.

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Botanical Garden12 species

California, US

Self-Realization Fellowship Encinitas Hermitage and Meditation Gardens

Botanical Garden and California Coast

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and Snowy Egret.

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Botanical Garden1 sightings12 species

California, US

Stanford University Arboretum

Arboretum and Botanical Garden

You might spot Dark-Eyed Junco, Western Fence Lizard, and Monarch.

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Botanical Garden12 species

California, US

The Japanese Garden

Botanical Garden and Cultural Site

You might spot Duck, Red-Tailed Hawk, and Double-Crested Cormorant.

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Botanical Garden1 sightings12 species

California, US

Turtle Bay Exploration Park

Arboretum and Botanical Garden

You might spot Pipevine Swallowtail, Canada Goose, and Duck.

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Park8 species

California, US

Kolb Park

Dog Friendly and Family Friendly

You might spot Duck, Great Egret, and Hooded Merganser.

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Park6 species

California, US

Heatherlark Park

Nature and Wildlife

You might spot Great Egret, Duck, and Great Blue Heron.

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Park5 species

California, US

Shoreline Park

Birdwatching, Hiking, Cycling, Family Friendly, Water Sports, Wildlife Viewing, Accessible Trails, Kite Flying

You might spot Great Blue Heron and Black-Crowned Night Heron.

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Ruth Bancroft Garden

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